Voter Roll SIR 2026
West Bengal Voter List Update
The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral roll for West Bengal following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This update is a critical step towards the 2026 Assembly Elections, focusing on removing invalid entries to ensure a pure electoral database.
Current Phase: The "Claims & Objections" window is now open. Citizens must verify their status before January 15, 2026.
Breakdown of Deletions
Explore the primary reasons for the removal of over 5.8 million names. The Election Commission's verification drive focused on removing deceased voters, those who have permanently shifted, and entries that were untraceable or duplicates.
Click on chart segments to view details.
Category Insight
Select a Category
Hover over or click the chart segments to understand why specific groups of voters were removed from the electoral roll. The largest category of deletion is "Deceased Voters".
Legacy Issues
The ECI also flagged "massive irregularities" in legacy data from 2002, such as unrealistic age gaps between parents and children, which necessitated this intensive cleanup.
Critical Dates & Timeline
Track the progress of the revision process.
Draft Roll Released
Enumeration ends. 58 Lakh names deleted. List published online.
Claims & Objections
Public scrutiny period. File Form 6 for inclusions or corrections.
Hearings & Verification
EC officials verify claims and conduct hearings for disputed cases.
Final Roll Publication
Official voter list for 2026 Assembly Elections published.
Voter Action Center
Don't wait until the last minute. Ensure your name is on the list today. Select an action to see instructions.
How to Check the Draft List
You can verify if your name has been retained or deleted through two official portals:
⚠️ Tip: If you cannot find your name online, visit your local Municipal or Panchayat office to view the printed draft roll physically.
